Virtual Office Hours:
You may contact our clerks through WebEx by clicking below on the WEBEX BUTTON between the hours of 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Horas de oficina virtual:
Puede comunicarse con la oficina a través de WebEx haciendo clic en el BOTÓN WEBEX entre las horas de 9:00 a. m. a 10:00 a. m. y de 1:00 p. m. a 2:00 p. m.
About Our School
Ridge Street School is part of the Newark Public Schools district. Mr. Roger León is our Superintendent. Mr. David DeOliveira is our principal and we have three vice principals, Mrs. Raquel Ramos-Brown, Mrs. Jacqueline Tomczyk, and Mr. Frank Mavilla. We are located in the North Ward section of Newark (Forest Hill), near Branch Brook Park.
Ridge Street School is a K – 8 school which consists of two locations: The Main Building/Temporary Classroom Units (TCUs), and the Early Childhood Center. Our main building is located at 735 Ridge Street. There are approximately 600 students attending Ridge Street School.
Our staff is comprised of dedicated teachers who care very much about our students. Many of our teachers have been the recipients of grants and awards during this school year and previous school years. Our support staff and non-instructional personnel are also very dedicated to our students.
There is always something happening at Ridge Street School. If you want more information about our school, feel free to call us at our main number (973) 268-5210.
Remote Learning
Remote Learning Code of Student Conduct
COVID-19 Testing/Vaccination Sites for Newark Residents
School Mental Health Team Members
- Raquel Ramos-Brown, Vice Principal
- Matthew Lichten, Teacher
- Taisha Miranda, Attendance Counselor
- Shirley Andrews, Guidance Counselor
- Kelly Green, Guidance Counselor
- Sarah Venezia, CST Social Worker
- Jennifer Pugia, CST Psychologist
- Maryann Flores, School Nurse
- Shariat McCray, School Nurse
Pandemic Response Team
- David DeOliveira, Principal
- Frank Mavilla, Vice Principal
- Sarah Venezia, CST Social Worker
- Shirley Andrews, Guidance Counselor
- Maryann Flores, School Nurse
- Tahira Anthony, Security Guard
- John Cunha, Teacher (6-8)
- Judith Comesañas, Teacher (3-5)
- Harry Gonzalez, Teacher (K-2)
- Isabel Marisy, Teacher (Website Manager)
- Ryan Brown, Head Custodian
- Jacqueline Rodriguez, Parent Liaison
Counselors: Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Green
Mrs. Andrews
Email Address: sandrews@nullnps.k12.nj.us
Mrs. Green
Email Address: kagreen@nullnps.k12.nj.us
HOW-TO: Access the Learning at Home Hub
COMO: ir al Centro de Aprendizaje desde Casa
District Ingress Procedures & Protocols
Our School in the News
Summer Sports Camp
Kids Are Special Day 2022
Class of 2022
